Soul to Squeeze
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| "Soul to Squeeze" | ||
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| Single by Red Hot Chili Peppers | ||
| from the album Coneheads Soundtrack | ||
| Released | 1993 | |
| Format | CD | |
| Recorded | 1991 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Producer(s) | Rick Rubin | |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers singles chronology | ||
| "If You Have to Ask" (1993) |
"Soul to Squeeze" (1993) |
"Warped" (1995) |
Soul to Squeeze is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers that was released as a single in 1993, as part of the Coneheads soundtrack (though it was previously released outside of the U.S. since 1991 as a B-side on various singles). The song was recorded during the making of Blood Sugar Sex Magik, as seen on the DVD Funky Monks, but it was not included in the final cut of BSSM. It is also featured on the band's Greatest Hits and Videos collection on CD and DVD. Though John Frusciante plays guitar in this song, he is not featured in the video, due to his quitting in 1992.
The intro to the song sounds almost western, with Frusciante's guitar playing a looping rhythm. Chad and Flea enter in a crescendo creating a climactic change of rhythm and riff, which creates a soulful bass/drum duet for the first verse. The single notes played by Frusciante in the second part of the intro emphasise the vibe and uplifting nature of the song's musical tone. Kiedis' haunting lyrics suggest that he is at a lonely place in his life, and starting to drive himself insane. Lines such as "Insanity it seems" and "Amongst the dying trees I scream" represent his personal isolationism and may reflect his constant battle with drugs at the time. The bridge of the song is very uplifting and features loud cymbals with ring through Flea's simple yet effective bass fill. The mood of the song rises and a beautiful angry enthusiasm is added to the recording. During the last chorus, Flea improvises in the scale of the song making it different from the others, and once more, much more uplifting. The refrain of the song begins "Where i go i just dont know," which suggests that Kiedis wrote the song about his life coming to a standstill.
The video of the song was shot without guitarist John Frusciante, as he had left the band recently before the single was released. The clip features Chad, Flea and Kiedis in a stereotypical circus playing in an amongst all the acts. It is shot in black and white, giving an old fashioned look to it. Kiedis is shown with snakes for hair in the early scenes as he sings "I got a bad disease," which adds humour to the line and may also imply the metaphor of a deadly point in his life.
[edit] Track list
CD single (1992)
- "Soul To Squeeze (Album)"
- "Nobody Weird Like Me (Live)"
- "If You Have To Ask (Friday Night Fever Blister Mix)"
- "If You Have To Ask (Disco Krisco Mix)"
- "If You Have To Ask (Scott And Garth Mix)"
- "If You Have To Ask (Album)"
- "Give It Away (Edit)"
CD version 2 (1992)
- "Soul To Squeeze (Album)"
- "Nobody Weird Like Me (Live)"
- "Suck My Kiss (Live)"
CD version 3 (1993)
- "Soul To Squeeze (Album)"
- "Nobody Weird Like Me (Live)"
CD version 4 (1993)
- "Soul To Squeeze (Album)"
- "Nobody Weird Like Me (Live)"
- "If You Have To Ask (Scott And Garth Mix)"
- "Soul To Squeeze"
7" Version (released as Jukebox)
- "Soul To Squeeze (Album)"
- "Nobody Weird Like Me (Live)"
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